Ames Diversity and Inclusion Implementation Plan
Subject: Ames Diversity and Inclusion Implementation Plan
From: Centerwide Announcement
Date: February 10, 2014
TO: Resident Staff
FROM: Dr. S. Pete Worden, Center Director
SUBJECT: Ames Diversity and Inclusion Implementation Plan
Ames is a diverse workplace dedicated to maximizing the potential of its employees. Every employee is integral to the vision and mission of Ames and a necessity for the success of NASA in the 21st century. Diversity is a management philosophy and core value for maximizing potential at both the individual and organizational levels. It achieves this by fostering awareness, understanding, and respect for individual differences and by capitalizing on the knowledge, expertise, and unique background and life experiences offered by each individual. Diversity is the catalyst for innovation, creativity, and technological advancement. The role of diversity within Ames is not only to function as a program or philosophy, but to also exist as an integral part of the formula for Ames’ success.
Ames will strengthen and maintain a workplace culture that promotes understanding and appreciation of diverse ethnic backgrounds and lifestyles. In doing so, Ames will encourage respect for the value of diverse ideas, perspectives, and experiences by continuing to acknowledge the benefits that innovation and excellence can bring. Accordingly, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential for success. A high-performing workforce enhances our ability to more effectively implement NASA’s mission, vision, and core values.
I am reaffirming the Center’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. I am committed to doing my part and I challenge you to do yours. The success of this Diversity and Inclusion Implementation Plan relies heavily on our Center’s ability to engage our employees, including leadership, to understanding the importance of diversity in our workforce. We are all responsible for the implementation of this plan and welcome each employee to become part of our Center’s diversity and inclusion efforts.
To see Ames Diversity and Inclusion Implementation Plan (FY 13-16), please visit the ODEO office website at http://eo.arc.nasa.gov/ . Direct link for the PDF document can be obtained by clicking on this link: https://bsgapps.arc.nasa.gov/link/4d03e71b64d0fbd8
Please direct any questions to Irene Salazar at email mailto:Irene.g.salazar@nasa.gov or phone ext. 4-1737.
